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phariseeism

Phar·i·sa·ism
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [far-uh-sey-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈfær ə seɪˌɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [far-uh-sey-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈfær ə seɪˌɪz əm/

Definitions of phariseeism word

  • noun phariseeism the principles and practices of the Pharisees. 1
  • noun phariseeism (lowercase) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy. 1

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Origin of phariseeism

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
From the New Latin word Pharisaismus, dating back to 1595-1605. See Pharisaic, -ism

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Parts of speech for Phariseeism

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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phariseeism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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